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Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

91%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

56

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,364

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Entrepreneurship Degree

An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Southwestern Oregon Community College

1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR

Southwestern Oregon Community College is your guide to success. It is the destination for education and training that will help you complete your goals.

Southwestern is located at the center of Oregon’s south coast known for its open beaches, scenic natural environment, abundant wildlife and recreational activities. The main campus is situated at 988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay and the other one is in Curry County. It is the only public college in the region.

You can choose from its extensive array of classes for certificate programs and college transfer degrees, as well as testing like GED, Business Development Center services, professional and continuing education. Many of these degree and certificate programs are available in the Curry Campus and via Distance Learning online. Be assured of quality instruction as it has high-credentialed faculty and staff providing variety of enrichment and lifelong opportunities.

As a student, you have access to its valuable campus services such as student housing, financial aid, counseling, academic, career and transfer advising, internships, disability accommodations, CARE connections and more.

You’ll be impressed by its notable facilities in the campus. Among them are the Family Center, Tutoring Lab, Writing Center, and a Student Rec Center for fitness and recreation.

SWOCC also has a University Center which allows students to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree within the campus premises. This is in collaboration with Oregon’s 4-year universities.

Whether you are taking up a short course, an associate’s degree, a transfer degree, Southwestern Oregon Community College can help you achieve a rewarding future.

Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Oregon Community College offers an associate's degree program in entrepreneurship.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White5

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Entrepreneurship program at Southwestern Oregon Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Medford, OR
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $41.36
    • Average Annual Salary: $86020

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Medford, OR
    • Total Employment: 200
    • Average Hourly Rate: $40.71
    • Average Annual Salary: $84680

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Southwestern Oregon Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Southwestern Oregon Community College may offer services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Southwestern Oregon Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling